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Fish and chip van hire in Ford, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Ford.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Ford?
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Fish and chip van hire in Ford, cooked to order
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for evening wedding food and gatherings after a funeral.
In a rural place like Ford, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Ford
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Late September evenings in Ford lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Ford
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Nearby places to Ford
More for events in Ford
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ford?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Ford
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Ford
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
In Ford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
PTAs at schools such as The Littlehampton Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
Ford: venues, parking and local tips
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Ford, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Coming by train? Ford has its own station, Ford station. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ford. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ford, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (less than half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
Planning a fish and chip van in Ford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch